Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

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OCTOBER 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Wednesday, Oct. 1 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel Firebuds “Escape Garage/Halloween Hospital” (3-04) (8:30-9:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Jr./6:00-6:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel) “Escape Garage” – The Firebuds must escape a haunted garage by finding clues and solving a puzzle in time to stop the Rileys from stealing everyone’s Halloween candy. “Halloween Hospital” – Violet brings Halloween fun to the hospital. TV-Y Thursday, Oct. 2 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends “Night of the Goblins/Bat Attitude” (4-10) (8:30-9:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Jr./9:30-10:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel) “Night of the Goblins” – Green Goblin’s clones threaten Halloween. “Bat Attitude” – Doc Ock’s device controls the city’s bats. TV-Y Friday, Oct. 3 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel RoboGobo “The Maze of Mystery/Scaredy Bat” (1-18) (8:30-9:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Jr./9:30-10:00

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September 4, 2025

SPELLS UP! ‘WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE’ SEASON 2 TRAILER REVEALED

Download Key Art and Press Materials HERE The official trailer for Season 2 of “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” the continuation of the Emmy® Award-winning “Wizards of Waverly Place,” was revealed today. In the trailer, audiences get a look at the spellbinding new season — packed with humor, heart and a little bit of danger. Keen-eyed fans also get a sneak peek at the guest cast, including executive producer Selena Gomez, “ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires” star Freya Skye, Bill Chott, Sean Whalen and Amanda Tepe. Season 2 Synopsis: Billie grapples with the fact that being part of the Russo family might be more complicated than she thought — especially now that she’s not the only wizard in the house. Thanks to Roman and Milo’s new magical powers, Justin is now tasked with training three young wizards for the Family Wizard Competition. As the stakes rise inside and outside the family, a mysterious new threat emerges, one that could unravel the Russos forever. Premiere Info: Season 2 premi

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August 20, 2025

SEPTEMBER 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Friday, Sept. 5 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends “Welcome to Wakanda/Puppy Dog Fun” (1-10) (8:30-9:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Jr./9:30-10:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel) “Welcome to Wakanda” – In Wakanda, Ultron steals Black Panther’s tech and must be stopped. “Puppy Dog Fun” – At Doggy Adoption Day, Swarm uses collars to cause chaos with the pups. TV-Y Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ “Minnie’s Backpack Adventure” (1-10) (9:00-9:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Jr./10:00-10:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel) Minnie makes special backpacks, inspiring a hike to Goofy Rock. TV-Y Friday, Sept. 12 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends “Ironheart’s Baseball Blast/Swarm the IQ” (1-11) (8:30-9:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Jr./9:30-10:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel) “Ironheart’s Baseball Blast” – The Iron Friends mus

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August 7, 2025

‘WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE’ SEASON 2 PREMIERES SEPT. 12 ON DISNEY CHANNEL AND OCT. 8 ON DISNEY+

Watch the Teaser HERE Download New Poster and Press Materials HERE Season 2 of “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” the continuation of the Emmy® Award-winning “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premieres with two episodes Friday, Sept. 12, on Disney Channel (7:00 p.m. EDT/PDT) and Disney Channel On Demand. All episodes will be available on Disney+ in the U.S. and select international markets on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Joining Selena Gomez (“Alex Russo”) in guest roles for the second season include “ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires” star Freya Skye (Piper), Harvey Guillén (Gossip Stone), Kirsten Vangsness (Bigelow McFigglehorn), Recker Eans (Quentin), Tobias Jelinek (Lord Morsus), Patrick Bristow (Wiz M.D.) and Eleanor Sweeney (Bella Bianchi). This season will deliver a dose of nostalgia with the return of iconic characters from “Wizards of Waverly Place,” including Laritate (Bill Chott) and Mantooth (Sean Whalen). Amanda Tepe, known for her many memorable roles throughout the original series, also mak

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March 31, 2025

DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION RENEWS ‘WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE’ FOR SEASON TWO ON DISNEY CHANNEL AND DISNEY+

PHOTOS: HERE CAST REACTION VIDEO: HERE Today, Disney Branded Television announced that “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” the continuation of the Emmy® Award-winning “Wizards of Waverly Place,” has been renewed for a second season. Premiering on Disney Channel, Disney+ and Disney Channel On Demand, the new season begins production next month in Los Angeles. Executive Producer and series star David Henrie said, “I’m overwhelmed by all the love for the series and ready to keep serving this new generation of ‘Wizards’ fans with more Russo magic, while continuing to deliver a big warm hug to the original fan! So many surprises in store for this second season. It’s going to be big, so stay tuned!” The first episode of “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” was Disney Channel’s most-watched series premiere ever on Disney+, driving 3.2 million views globally in the first 12 days.* The premiere episode was also posted to Disney Channel YouTube and has amassed over 2.3 million views and 320 thousand hour

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January 17, 2025

FEBRUARY 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Sunday, Feb. 2 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD StuGo “Finders Kelpers/Truck Everlasting” (1-08) (9:00-9:30 a.m. EST) “Finders Kelpers” – KELP-TOMANIA! Pliny and the Kelp Folk try to beat Lullah at her own game. “Truck Everlasting” – NACHO NOSTALGIA! Mr. Okay worries Lullah is going to replace him. TV-Y7 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Hamster & Gretel “Gentlemen Prefer Fronds/Sock It To Me, Bailey!” (2-15) (10:00-10:30 a.m. EST) “Gentlemen Prefer Fronds” – Nordle cheats in an orchid contest, leading to disastrous results. “Sock It To Me, Bailey!” – Gretel and Bailey try to be on trend by wearing the latest headphones but get caught in a villain’s trap. TV-Y7 Wednesday, Feb. 5 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Kindergarten: The Musical “Berti and the Amazing Candy-Coated Cottage/Beet Juice” (1-22) (10:15-10:45 a.m. EST on Disney Junior/11:00-11:30 a.m. EST on Disney Channel) “Bert

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December 13, 2024

JANUARY 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Wednesday, Jan. 1 Original Series Sneak Peek StuGo “Sneako Peeko” on Disney Channel and Disney XD (8:50-9:05 p.m. EST) “Dog Eat Dog” – Mutant Mischief! The kids must face the Mutant thieves who stole their food. TV-Y7 Friday, Jan. 10 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel SuperKitties “Mystery Boot Bandit/Slippery Situation” (2-16) (7:30-8:00 a.m. EST on Disney Junior/8:00-8:30 a.m. EST on Disney Channel) “Mystery Boot Bandit” – Pet boots go missing all over Kittydale. “Slippery Situation” – When Lab Rat makes all of Kittydale super slippery, Bitsy has to help the SuperKitties stop her. TV-Y Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Disney Jr.’s Ariel “The Great Big Garden Show/The Sea Sniffles” (1-20) (9:00-9:30 a.m. EST on Disney Junior/10:00-10:30 a.m. EST on Disney Channel) “The Great Big Garden Show” – Ariel gives her plant magic food to make it grow for the Great Big Garden Show. “The Sea Sniffles” – Flounder fakes bei

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September 23, 2024

Disney Channel and Disney Jr. Celebrate Halloween With Festive ‘Monstober’ and ‘Disney Jr. Trick or Treats’ Programming All Season Long

(BURBANK, Calif. – Sept. 23, 2024) This Halloween season, Disney Channel and Disney Jr. have kids and families covered with an abundance of festive and fun programming for the whole family to enjoy together. “Monstober” on Disney Channel Disney Channel’s “Monstober” is the destination for Halloween content across linear and YouTube with movies and series that highlight everyone’s favorite villains, monsters and magic. The lineup includes the two-episode series premiere of “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place”; a new full-length “Kiff” Halloween special; “Wickedly Sweet: A Descendants Short Story” stop-motion short; plus all-new Halloween episodes of “Big City Greens,” “Primos” and “ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series.” Additionally, featured “Descendants” encores will air all Monstober long. “Disney Jr. Trick or Treats” The “Disney Jr. Trick or Treats” Halloween programming will serve up delightful treats for preschoolers and their families. The lineup includes the premiere of new stop-motion sh

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May 14, 2024

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Title and First-Look Images Revealed

DOWNLOAD NEW IMAGES AND LOGO HERE The official title of the new series “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” — a continuation of the Emmy® Award-winning “Wizards of Waverly Place” — was announced on stage at the Disney Upfront today by Selena Gomez. Gomez, who serves as the new series’ executive producer and guest star, also revealed first-look images and the series logo. The photos provide a glimpse of Gomez and David Henrie reprising their roles as Alex and Justin Russo. It also serves as an introduction to series lead Billie, portrayed by Janice LeAnn Brown, and the Russo family, played by Mimi Gianopulos (Giada Russo), Alkaio Thiele (Roman Russo) and Max Matenko (Milo Russo). Additionally, newcomer Taylor Cora has joined the regular series cast in the role of Winter, Billie’s bubbly, quirky and oversharing best friend. Series Synopsis: The series follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. When Justin’s sister Alex

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March 22, 2024

Disney Channel Greenlights ‘Wizards’ (Wt)

Today, Disney Channel announced a series greenlight for “Wizards” (working title), a continuation of the Emmy® Award-winning “Wizards of Waverly Place,” one of the most beloved franchises in the network’s history. From Disney Branded Television, production on the new series begins next month in Los Angeles and is slated to premiere later this year on Disney Channel and Disney+. Aimed at kids and their families, the new series reunites two-time Emmy and Golden Globe® Award-nominated Selena Gomez and David Henrie as Alex and Justin Russo, respectively, who also serve as executive producers. Gomez will guest star in the premiere episode, while Henrie will appear in a leading series-regular role. New series regular Max Matenko (“Platonic”) plays Justin’s youngest son, Milo, and joins the previously announced cast, including Janice LeAnn Brown (Disney’s “Just Roll with It”) in the lead role as a young, powerful wizard Billie; Alkaio Thiele (“Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends”) as Jus

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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

Releases

OCTOBER 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

SPELLS UP! ‘WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE’ SEASON 2 TRAILER REVEALED

SEPTEMBER 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

‘WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE’ SEASON 2 PREMIERES SEPT. 12 ON DISNEY CHANNEL AND OCT. 8 ON DISNEY+

DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION RENEWS ‘WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE’ FOR SEASON TWO ON DISNEY CHANNEL AND DISNEY+

FEBRUARY 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

JANUARY 2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Disney Channel and Disney Jr. Celebrate Halloween With Festive ‘Monstober’ and ‘Disney Jr. Trick or Treats’ Programming All Season Long

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Title and First-Look Images Revealed

Disney Channel Greenlights ‘Wizards’ (Wt)

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